Hi there, crafty friends! It’s Ali (FunAdventuresWithAli) here, and I’m so excited to share another bright and cheerful Hello Summer Stitched Layout with you—this one is extra special because it features one of my go-to crafting tools, the E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®!
🌸 A Day at the Flower Farm
Jeff and I recently visited the most charming flower farm, and it was the perfect day for making memories—and of course, taking photos! We wandered through rows of vibrant blooms, picked our own bouquet, and even made a new four-legged friend: a curious little pig who seemed very interested in what I was up to. 🐷
There was also an adorable vintage truck filled with fresh flowers (photo op, obviously!) and some friendly chickens roaming around the property. The sun was shining, the sky was clear, and it was another warm summer day that just needed to be documented in my scrapbook.
🧷 Building the Layout with Sunny Days Collection
To bring this memory to life on paper, I reached for the Simple Stories “Sunny Days” collection. The bright colors and cheerful florals were the perfect match for my flower-farm photos.
I started with a white cardstock base and chose five of my favorite patterned papers from the 6×8 paper pad. Using my E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser, I evenly spaced and adhered them to the center of the layout. This adhesive glides on so smoothly—it makes designing quick, clean, and easy!
I then matted my main photo with coordinating cardstock and popped it up using Crafty Foam Tape White to give it a little extra dimension and draw the eye to the center of the layout.
🌼 Embellishments & Finishing Touches
For embellishments, I layered foam flower stickers and floral die cuts from the collection around the photo. To really make them stand out, I used the 3D Foam Squares White Mix behind each element for dimension and shadowing. I even used a foam strip behind the tab at the top of the photo—little details like that make a big difference in how a page feels!
Once everything was in place, I hand-stitched a black border around the patterned paper strips for some texture and contrast. To tie it all together, I matted the entire layout onto a dark floral background paper. I love how the rich tones of the floral print really make the bright summer colors pop!
🌞 Savoring the Last of Summer
Can you believe summer is almost over? There are only a few weeks left of sunny days, warm weather, and outdoor adventures. If you haven’t already, I highly recommend documenting some of your favorite moments before the season slips away. Whether it’s flower farms, beach days, or backyard BBQs, summer memories are just too good to forget.
This layout was such a joy to create, and I hope it inspires you to craft your own summer stories. Let me know if you’ve used the E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser before—once you try it, it’s hard to scrapbook without it!
Wishing you happy crafting, lots of sunshine, and maybe one last summer adventure before fall rolls in. 🍂
Hugs & happy crafting,
Ali Skifton (FunAdventuresWithAli)
Creative Time: 90 Min
Skill Level: Intermediate
Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser
Other: Simple Stories (Sunny Days Collection), DMC Thread
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